Spongy Schools, Spongy Cities - secondary

Investigate and explore science-based strategies to reduce the effects of increased rainfall in our cities and create resilient communities.

Experiences

Students will:

• investigate the effects of impermeable surfaces and how nature helps reduce flooding
• analyse green solutions to impermeable surfaces including rain gardens, Planted area of lower ground which absorbs runoff from impermeable areas. swales, A low tract of land, especially one that is moist or marshy. Artificial swales are often designed to manage water run-off, filter pollutants, and increase rainwater infiltration. and green roofs The roof of a building that is partially or completely covered with vegetation.
• explore and discuss perspectives around reducing flooding in cities and consider the tiakitanga Guardianship, caring of, protection, upkeep. approach which demonstrates taking care, ownership, or responsibility of the issue.

Year level

Year 11

Learning areas

Science NCEA Level 1:

• Sci1.1: Demonstrate an understanding of a science-informed responses to a local issue (tiakitanga)

Maximum students

Two classes (about 60 students)

Location

Auckland Botanic Gardens

Available dates

All year

Cost

Full-day programme: $9 per student

Contact details

Email: botanicgardens.schoolbookings@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz

Address

Auckland Botanical Gardens
102 Hill Road
The Gardens
Auckland
Manurewa

Directions: Show map